Dr. Werner Thomas

Professor

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Biography

Werner Thomas is a Full Professor and coordinator of Early Modern History (15th-18th Centuries) at KU Leuven, where he is also a member of the Faculty of Arts Advisory Committee and other interfaculty committees. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics within Early Modern History, particularly focused on the intertwined narratives of religion, colonialism, and identity in the Spanish Empire. He is involved in several significant research projects that investigate the conversion processes and the role of religious figures in colonial contexts, exploring themes such as social control and the impact of saints on political imagination. Thomas has a robust publication record, contributing to notable journals and book series on historical topics, often collaborating with other scholars in interdisciplinary contexts. His approach combines historical critique with theoretical perspectives to understand the complexities of early modern societies and their legacies.

Research Interests

Requirements for KU Leuven

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:94
GRE General
Verbal
Required:154
Quantitative
Required:166
Overall
Required:154
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's programme in Engineering Science with strong components in computer science and mathematics Bachelor's degree in Informatics or Computer Science with a strong component of mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Master of Engineering: Computer Science. Admission is at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering Science.